Amogh
Amogh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Unerring, invincible, or unfailing.
Origin and history
Amogh is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'unerring' or 'unfailing'. It is frequently used in India as an epithet of the deities Vishnu and Ganesha. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name, particularly within South Asian diaspora communities.
Popularity in the United States
722 babies in the United States have been named Amogh since 1880. It ranks #3954 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1828.
States where it is most popular
- CA (70.4 %)
- NJ (10.6 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- IL (3.4 %)
- CT (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 335 |
| 2010-2019 | 253 |
| 2020-2029 | 99 |
Famous people named Amogh
- Amogh Lila Das: Spiritual Leader, Monk
Fun facts
- Amogh appears in sacred Sanskrit texts such as the Vishnu Sahasranama as a divine attribute meaning unstoppable power.
- The name has been given to over 700 boys in the United States since record-keeping began, with steady modern usage.